Central Michigan Chippewas @ DePaul Blue Demons
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CMU | 42 | 44 | 86 |
DEP | 46 | 54 | 100 |
Strus scores 33 to lift DePaul over Cent. Michigan 100-86
CHICAGO -- Max Strus had 33 points as DePaul beat Central Michigan 100-86 in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Wednesday night.
Eli Cain had 20 points for DePaul (16-15). Paul Reed added 17 points. Devin Gage had 14 points for the hosts.
DePaul is undefeated (3-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
David DiLeo had 20 points for the Chippewas (23-12). Larry Austin Jr. added 20 points. Shawn Roundtree had 16 points.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Bret Wegenke
Referee:Peter Juzenas
Referee:Steve Honacki
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 16-0 | - | 29-0 |
| Akron | 15-1 | 1 | 24-5 |
| Kent State | 12-4 | 4 | 21-8 |
| Toledo | 9-6 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-9 | 9 | 16-13 |
| Buffalo | 6-9 | 9.5 | 16-12 |
| Massachusetts | 6-10 | 10 | 15-14 |
| Central Michigan | 5-10 | 10.5 | 9-19 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-11 | 11.5 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 4-11 | 11.5 | 9-19 |
| Western Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 16-2 | - | 26-3 |
| St. John's | 15-2 | 0.5 | 22-6 |
| Villanova | 13-4 | 2.5 | 22-6 |
| Seton Hall | 9-8 | 6.5 | 19-9 |
| Creighton | 8-10 | 8 | 14-15 |
| DePaul | 7-10 | 8.5 | 15-13 |
| Providence | 6-11 | 9.5 | 13-15 |
| Butler | 6-12 | 10 | 15-14 |
| Xavier | 5-12 | 10.5 | 13-15 |
| Georgetown | 5-12 | 10.5 | 13-15 |
| Marquette | 5-12 | 10.5 | 10-18 |
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